-Lakers head coach Byron Scott says he will likely limit some of the minutes played by Kobe Bryant over the final 27 games of the season. Scott intends to give some of his younger players more minutes down the stretch.

-ESPN: The Redskins won't give quarterback Kirk Cousins a long term contract extension, and the team will likely place the franchise tag on Cousins.

-NFL Network: The Seahawks won't ask running back Marshawn Lynch to return any portion of his $5 million signing bonus, despite Lynch's desire to retire from the game.